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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.84, 21,544.14 and 9,324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.84, 21,544.14 and 9,324.92 is: 12,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.84 : 21,544.14 = 9,324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.84/21,544.14 = 9,324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.84x = 21,544.14 × 9,324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.84x = 200,897,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,897,381.97/15,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.80

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